Star forward cleared for Origin III

Josh Jackson has been cleared to play for New South Wales in the
State of Origin decider against Queensland after the NRL judiciary
downgraded his dangerous throw charge on Wednesday.

The Canterbury Bulldogs forward was penalised with a grade two
dangerous throw on Jamie Soward during Saturday's NRL contest
against Penrith Panthers.

However, an NRL judiciary panel lowered the charge to a grade
one, meaning Jackson will be unable to play in Canterbury's clash
with Melbourne Storm on Monday, but will be available for New South
Wales coach Laurie Daley for the Origin game-three decider in
Brisbane on July 8.

"It's never good to miss any footy, but it's great to have the
chance to be selected again," Jackson said.

"We took the plea on a grade-one charge. It wasn't a good
tackle. I've been penalised for it. Hopefully I can adjust my
technique in the future.

"I was pretty concerned. You don't like to miss any footy. I was
in with a chance of missing three games for the Bulldogs and a
possible Origin game."